Dog breed
Icelandic Sheepdog
Medium-sized spitz-type herding dog with thick weatherproof double coat, prick ears, and curved bushy tail, known for its cheerful and inquisitive nature
- Life span
- 12–14 years
- Origin
- Iceland
Profile
Important information
- Species / Genre
- Dog
- Life span
- 12–14 years
- Temperament
- Friendly, alert, energetic, intelligent, playful, confident, hardy
- Origin
- Iceland
- Breed group
- Herding
- Weight
- 14–16 kg
- Height
- 46–51 cm
About
Icelandic Sheepdog
Description
Medium-sized spitz-type herding dog with thick weatherproof double coat, prick ears, and curved bushy tail, known for its cheerful and inquisitive nature
History
Iceland's only native dog breed, brought by Viking settlers around 874-930 AD and bred in isolation for centuries. Essential for herding sheep and livestock in harsh Icelandic conditions
Temperament
Personality traits
Friendly
alert
energetic
intelligent
playful
confident
hardy
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